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VIC · Greater Shepparton Council

Ardmona, 3629

Est. population · Jun 2025

493

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

-0.2%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,762/wk

Employment rate

59.7%

Languages at home

16.2%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Italian, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

25.3/100
Below average

1171st in VIC

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Ardmona is known for: Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Ardmona is a quieter smaller community in Greater Shepparton Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.

Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Ardmona snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

493

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#349

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

80th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

5th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

8th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
25.3/100 — Below average
National rank
6249th in Australia
State rank
1171st in VIC
Peer rank
#349 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#654 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

493(June 2025)

0.0% annual · -0.2% over 5 years · 5th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
-0.2%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
-1
Growth rank in VIC
5th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~500), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
497
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,762
Dwelling vacancy
10.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 170
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
59.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
151 / 0 / 0 (+ 4 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
59
Against the person
17
Against property
32
Rate per 1,000 residents
119.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 29 residents
State safety percentile
80.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+7.3%

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault5
  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
  • B49 Other Theft7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
885
Median ICSEA percentile
8th
School list
  • Ardmona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 885 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 8 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.01
Community(1)
  • Ardmona Primary SchoolSchool

    580 Turnbull Road

Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Ardmona ReservePark
  • Sports field
Other(1)
  • Ardmona General StorePost office

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ardmona ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Goulburn Valley Health - Centre for Older Persons (9.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
17
Participants per 1,000 residents
34.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
30° / 14°
Rainfall
89 mm · ~11 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
106 mm · ~13 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 4°
Rainfall
120 mm · ~15 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 8°
Rainfall
122 mm · ~15 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

11 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a shed extension to an existing fruit storage facility
    60 MINCHIN ROAD ARDMONA 3629No permit required

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a shed extension to an existing fruit storage facility
    60 MINCHIN ROAD ARDMONA 3629Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Resubdivision of land in the Farming Zone and Land Subject Inundation Overlay
    665 TURNBULL ROAD ARDMONA 3629Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a portable staff amenities building
    6405 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals

  • October 2020

  • buildings and works for alterations and additions to an existing camping and caravan park
    6535 Midland HighwayWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • Earthworks (Whole Farm Plan) in the Farming Zone
    1205 Merrigum-Ardmona RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Removal of restrictive covenants
    540 Turnbull RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a second dwelling in the Farming Zone
    95 Lenne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • buildings and works in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay for a farm shed
    115 Turnbull RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Three lot subdivision in the Farming Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    445 Turnbull RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works for a domestic shed in the Farming Zone 1
    640 Turnbull RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Nicholls
Member of Parliament
Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,390
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+35.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.9 km away).

Coalition 67.6%Labor 32.4%

3.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +32.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • ArdmonaLabor 30.1% · Coalition 70.0% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Mooroopna ParkLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
  • MooroopnaLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
  • GuthrieLabor 39.0% · Coalition 61.0% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
  • TaturaLabor 33.6% · Coalition 66.4% TPP (2025)9.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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